Three finishing processes
Discuss hot foil, cold foil and cast-and-cure work within the platform.
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Digital printing & foiling
APL 3D FOIL Evolution
Add dimension to the printed sheet.
Hot foil, cold foil and cast & cure options for distinctive print embellishment.
Configured around your material, process and production needs.
- Standard max. format
- 20 × 30 in
- Larger format option
- 40 × 60 in
- Published output
- 900 impressions / hour
The technology, explained
Add dimension to the printed sheet.
01 — OVERVIEWAPL’s 3D Foil Evolution machine combines hot foil, cold foil and cast-and-cure processes for decorative print finishing. It is designed to add metallic and patterned effects to packaging and other printed work.
The reference format lists a maximum sheet size of 20 × 30 inches, with a 40 × 60-inch option, and a minimum of 7 × 11 inches. APL states an output of 900 impressions per hour for the reference machine. Foil-saving operation is described; the actual production result depends on the design and selected process.
Inside the machine
Designed around
the details.
Explore the capabilities that shape this machine’s role on your production floor.
Foil-saving arrangement
The machine is described with a foil-saving system to manage material use.
Format options
Select the working size against the printed sheet and required decoration area.
Effect development
Review artwork, foil and coating together for the intended metallic or patterned finish.
Product configuration
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum sheet size | 20 × 30 in (options up to 40 × 60 in) |
| Minimum sheet size | 7 × 11 in |
| Published speed | 900 impressions/hour |
| Approximate total power | 5 kW, 3 phase |
Published output figures refer to reference configurations. Actual results depend on material, artwork, process settings and selected options.
THE MATERIAL IS THE STARTING POINTApplication possibilities
Where this
technology fits.
- Premium packaging
- Decorative print finishing
- Metallic and textured effects
Material study shown for illustration. Discuss the actual substrate and intended finish with APL.
Plan your next step
A better brief.
A better fit.
Bring these details to your first conversation with the APL team.
- 01Substrate and sheet or roll format
- 02Artwork, decoration process and finishing requirements
- 03Target output and the modules needed for your workflow
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